CVE-2024-8073

Command Injection Vulnerability in Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hillstone Networks Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall on 5.5R6 allows Command Injection.This issue affects Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall: from 5.5R6-2.6.7 through 5.5R6-2.8.13.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade the WAF device to version 5.5R6-2.8.14 or higher.

Workaround:

  • If an upgrade is not feasible in the short term, we advise mitigating the risk by configuring a "Trusted Host Access" policy.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.23% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory com.cn
Affected: Hillstone Networks Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.hillstonenet.com.cn/security-notification/2024/08/21/mlzrld-2/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8073?
CVE-2024-8073 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8073?
To fix CVE-2024-8073: Upgrade the WAF device to version 5.5R6-2.8.14 or higher.
Is CVE-2024-8073 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-8073 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8073?
CVE-2024-8073 affects Hillstone Networks Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall.
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